Over 4,800 people died waiting for care
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Almost 100,000 people are waiting to be assessed by the aged care system. Once they get the assessment, many wait more than six months for funding. In 2024-25, over 4,800 Australians died waiting for funding. To find out more about the aged care system watch The Waiting Game on ABC iview. #4Corners #ABCInvestigations #AgedCare #HomeCare
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